Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

Due to the success of our Nursery and the increase in children's numbers, we are looking for an Apprentice Early Years Practitioner's to join our happy and friendly team with on the job training.

This role is suitable for someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about beginning (or progressing) their career in child care, you will work alongside our qualified Early Years Practitioners, supporting the care and development of children aged 0 to 5.

You should be eager to learn and (with experience) gain more responsibility throughout this apprenticeship; aiming to progress through to becoming a qualified Nursery Practitioner (and potentially through to Room Leader and beyond in the future).

A good work ethic is required and the ability to communicate effectively with the people around you, including children, parents and other staff.

Your Responsibilities and Duties will see you assisting with:

• Providing a safe environment for children.
• Children’s learning and development.
• Daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery.
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with local schools and the community.
• Supporting children’s behaviour and acting as a role model.
• Ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate, including equal opportunities.

We are a flexible work place that offers flexible working arrangements and are happy to accommodate the needs of our employees, through offering various shift patterns.

Hours of Work

The role is for 40 hours a week (8 hours a day excluding 1 hour lunch break, across 5 days Monday- Friday), the hours of work will vary day to day as employees follow shift patterns to facilitate the Nursery opening hours of 7.30 to 6.30, for example 7.30 to 4.30, 8.00 to 5.00, 9.30 to 6.30 etc.

Benefits

Annual Salary Review

28 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Paid Birthday day off every year.

Monthly Employee of the Month Bonuses

Paid Staff events

Spacious purpose built building.

Career Progression and Promotion

Training Opportunities

Paid Training Days (two per annum)

Paid Staff Meetings and Parents Mornings

Pension Scheme Contributions

Funded Training Courses

Long Service Reward after 5 years additional annual leave entitlement

Nursery Uniform Provided

Onsite Parking

Flexible Working hours

Applications

We use the information provided on your application to shortlist you for the role. We will review your Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required and compare them against the requirements and specifications stipulated on this job advert. Please include on your applications as much detail as possible to ensure that you are short listed for the role. We are happy to accept CV's or for you to contact us for an application form. We would be grateful if you could include a contact number and an email address other than the indeed email in case we need to contact you for further information.

Licence/Certification:

• Level 2 Childcare Qualification (preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: From £7.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

School type:

• Day nursery

Work Location: In person